POLITICS

Federal judge criticizes Trump over free speech in ruling for student protesters

A federal judge has strongly condemned the Trump administration's actions against foreign students supporting Palestinian rights, ruling they are protected by the First Amendment. Judge William Young criticized officials for intentionally chilling free speech and assembly, calling the administration's agenda "based on retribution." The ruling, brought by academic associations, challenges an "ideological deportation policy." The judge's strong stance was underscored by a personal message about "pardons and tanks" he received, to which he responded, "nothing but my sense of duty."

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